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Announcement ·

Pathways to Purpose: New Scholarship Initiative Will Support Students With Urgent Financial Needs

American University launched the Elevate Scholarship Initiative, a new $25 million philanthropic effort to help undergraduate students overcome unexpected financial challenges and continue their educational pursuits.
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She Votes: Women’s Voices at the Forefront

New poll reveals the issues that are most Important to women voters
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Comedian Kenice Mobley at GoodLaugh Initiative Launch Event

Research ·

American University’s Center for Media and Social Impact Receives $1.73 Million in New Grants

The grants will expand comedy and social justice programming and initiatives at the innovative center
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Naminapu Maymuru-White working at the Buku-Larrŋay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala, 2021. Photo by Leicolhn McKellar

Arts ·

AU Museum Winter Exhibits Open Feb. 4

Photojournalism from World War II; A Look at the Art of Collecting; Australian Aboriginal Bark Paintings; The Trawick Prize; and a Retrospective of Photography by D.C. Artist Gail Rebhan
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Kogod Gamechangers in Sustainability

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Gamechangers in Sustainability: Kogod School of Business Launches Inaugural Speaker Series

The new Kogod hosted speaker series, Gamechangers in Sustainability, will examine how the most innovative leaders work to create a more sustainable world.
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Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala installed at the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, where the exhibit is on display until its opening at AU Museum in February. Photo by Rob Strong.

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Landmark Exhibition of Aboriginal Australian Bark Paintings Opens at AU Museum February 2023

Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala is the first major exhibition of Aboriginal Australian bark paintings to tour the United States
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Technology ·

American University Celebrates NARA’s Pamela Wright for Outstanding Leadership in Inclusivity and Technology Policy

Pamela Wright, the first Chief Innovation Officer of the National Archives and Records Administration, was honored today with American University’s Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award.
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New Resource From PERIL and SPLC Aims to Help Communities Counter Mainstreaming of Hate in America

The Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released a new resource to help communities confront and build resilience against the mainstreaming of hate.
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New Cohort of Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers Brings Unique Experience and Innovation to American University

The Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University welcomed its 2023 cohort of Spring Fellows  and Distinguished Lecturers.
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Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA

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Renowned CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett to Speak at American University’s Fall Commencement

Renowned CEO to speak at AU's Fall Commencement.
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